In collaboration with WestEd, Arizona Department of Education’s K–12 Academic Standards and Exceptional Student Services will be hosting a three-session coaching training. This coaching training will prepare staff placed in coaching situations to use a process of observation and analysis in a variety of settings to provide feedback to guide improvement of the implementation of effective instructional strategies.

Professional development and coaching will be provided on a five-step coaching process. Participants will learn coaching strategies that include theoretical and skill applications that will support direct, facilitative, and blended coaching models. Participants will attain knowledge and to manage and lead others. The strategies learned will help schools and districts move toward a collective responsibility for student learning and results.

The State of Arizona is migrating to a new accounting system at the end of the fiscal year. In order to transition to the new system, all payments must be processed in the legacy accounting system by the end of June. To facilitate this transition, please submit all reimbursement requests by June 15th. Approval of reimbursement requests submitted after June 15th will be delayed until the new accounting system goes live on July 7th. We will keep you informed of any changes in these dates.

Sponsored by the Arizona Department of Education/Exceptional Student Services, Multi-Tier Behavior Supports is a three-year training that will assist school teams with the development of a school-wide approach for positive behavior management practices. This training is based on School-Wide Positive Behavior Intervention and Support (SW-PBIS) evidence-based elements.

Cost:Year One—$708 per team member*Year Two—Grant FundedYear Three—Grant Funded*Teams must be comprised of six team members

In this presentation, we examine school choice and give you resources to help you make the best decision for your family. This presentation is brought to you by the Arizona Department of Education and Raising Special Kids.